The Fighting Irish have gone nuclear on overmatched opponents in recent weeks in an attempt to strengthen their playoff case

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Syracuse Orange game, Saturday, Nov. 22.

The Syracuse Orange (3-7) and No. 9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-2) meet Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, Indiana. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (NBC / Peacock). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA football odds around the Syracuse vs. Notre Dame odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.

Notre Dame football made FBS history in multiple ways during their dominant 70-7 domination of Syracuse on Saturday.

N o. 9 Notre Dame has seen its College Football Playoff credentials called into question during recent weeks, with critics pointing to Miami's head-to-head win and arguing the Hurricanes should be ranked above the Fighting Irish. If the committee were to abide that logic and drop the Irish a spot or two, it could imperil their CFP security.

If style points are your thing, then Notre Dame was your team on Saturday, as it historically routed Syracuse.

Jalen Stroman didn’t just fill in admirably. He was outstanding during the victory, recorded eight total tackles, two tackles for loss, and returned an interception for a touchdown. Stroman got off to a slow start in 2025 but this was by far his best game in the blue and gold. His presence greatly strengthens the floor of the safety room.